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Purchase of two Centrifuges for Covid-19 blood work

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2021 at 12:59

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30 Mar 2021 at 12:49

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30 Mar 2021 at 09:28

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29 Jan 2021 at 14:34

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11 Sep 2020 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health England initiated a tender process for the purchase of two centrifuges specifically required for Covid-19 blood work. This urgent procurement falls under the category of goods, with a total value of £14,466. The procurement method was an open procedure, which was executed without prior publication due to the extreme urgency of the situation, as stipulated under regulation 32(2)(c). The tender period ended on 12 May 2020, with the contract commencing on 17 June 2020 and running until 16 June 2022, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and other regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the healthcare procurement space, especially those that can supply essential medical equipment quickly. Competitors well-suited for this contract would include suppliers of laboratory equipment and medical technology firms focused on emergency health responses, particularly in the context of pandemic-related needs.

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Notice Title

Purchase of two Centrifuges for Covid-19 blood work

Notice Description

PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. The negotiated procedure without a prior publication has been used due to extreme urgency on the grounds of regulation 32(2)(c) as this requirement provides at short notice to support emergency public health response relating to COVID-19. To increase capacity and to reduce turnaround time PHE has awarded contract to VWR International Ltd for the provision of two centrifuges for blood work for Covid 19

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc78f971-7412-4a0b-ae5a-9250dffd0ee3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22a1d43-7ea9-45c4-9395-82ec0dbff9d9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931000 - Centrifuges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,466 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,466 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2020 - 16 Jun 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR INTERNATIONAL

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